10:27 PM,
Aug. 11, 2013

Participants showcase their Native American-oriented outfits during a Potawatomi Festival in Attica.

Written by

Justin L. Mack
jmack@jconline.com

For the first time in more than four decades, the annual Potawatomi Festival will not be held in the city of Attica.

During the city's May council meeting, a statement was read to let residents know that the long-running festival would not be allowed to use city property or resources this year. The statement cited allegations of theft by a Potawatomi organizer and a tarnished image among the reasons for the split.

Shortly after that announcement, planning for a new festival to take place the same weekend as the Potawatomi Festival began building serious momentum among the citizens of Attica. ...